Possibly the most popular yellow heirloom variety of tomato, the Yellow Pear gets its name from its color and shape. This variety dates back to the 1800s and is a vigorous indeterminate. It produces generously with an abundance of small, yellow pear-shaped tomatoes that are sweet, but mild in flavor. These are a popular table tomato and are relatively cold tolerant (for a tomato), giving them the ability to produce later into the fall than others might. (Source gardeningchannel.com)

Beautiful yellow flowers that were such a sight to see on our farm. We loved how they stood out from the rest and put a smile on our face. Easy to produce and really good for your body and soil health, it was a no brainer for us to offer this seed to you, our beloved customers.

When cooked, this beautiful and versatile bean plumps and has a smooth, almost creamy texture. High in protein, complex carbohydrates, and dietary fiber, yellow eye beans are also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, particularly Vitamin A and iron.

The name Cipollini translates from Italian to “little onion”. Common Cipollini onion varieties are Gold Princess, Flat of Italy, Bianca di Maggio and Noordhollandse Bloedrode. They can be distinguished by three colors: white, yellow and red. (Source specialtyproduce.com)

These tomatoes are both juicy and prolific. The sweet and soft flavour. A very early setting fruit, we were surprised by how firm and velvety this tomato stayed even after harvesting. Does not get pasty.

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Tokyo Bekana is distinguished for being an extremely loose head and lightweight cabbage, more lettuce-like than cabbage-like in flavor and texture. At harvest age, its tender yet crisp ruffled and expanded lime green leaves are supported by narrow white petioles.

Hidatsa shield is a very productive pole bean that can grow up to 8′ high. It produces 5-7 seeds per pod and they go very well with salads and soups. The story I have found online is that this seed is from the Missouri delta river and originally belonged to the Dakota people. This seed is described in the amazing book ‘Buffalo Bird Woman’ (Maxidiwiac Waheenee). This book was written in 1839 from the words of Buffalo Bird woman. This is a sacred seed for their community.

They are considered one of the oldest crops and have provided humans with nutrition and sustenance since before civilization as we know it. The wider opinion is that they were originally from Central Asia or the Middle East.

This green pea is ideal for drying, requires a tutor since it can reach 3 to 4 feet in height. Its white flowers give a subtle soft color to the garden that will produce beautiful green pods. Rare and hard to find. Is considered to be on the verge of extinction. “(Source Potager d’Antan)

Marigolds are hardy, annual plants and are great plants for cheering up any garden. Marigold cultivars in this group grow 5 inches to 18 inches high. Flower colors are red, orange and yellow. Red and orange bicolor patterns are also found. Flowers are smaller (2 inches across). French Marigolds are ideal for edging flowerbeds and in mass plantings. They also do well in containers and window boxes. (Source: theflowerexpert.com)

Soldier beans, also called red-eye beans, come from New England, where Americans have been growing them since the 1800s. It received its name because if you look real close the red marking looks like a little toy soldier standing with it’s arms beside it’s body.

Bok choy has been cultivated for centuries in China. It has played as vital role in cuisines as well as traditional Chinese medicine.Bok choy contains wealthy amounts of Vitamin K, C, A, magnesium, calcium, manganese, potassium and iron. It is also known as powerhouse of nutrients. Vitamin A is vital for proper functioning of immune system. Vitamin C acts as antioxidant which assists the body to counteract free radicals. It supplies ample amounts of potassium for healthy nerve and muscle function.

Seneca Flint can be used as a flour corn in soups, casseroles and cereal. Seneca Flint was grown for over 40 years by Stephen McComber who is a Mohawk seed saver, longhouse faithkeeper and avid gardener from Kahnawake.

Extremely productive climbing dry bean, this beige and deep red speckled seed is a delight in the on your plate. Small seed that is very tasty and versatile for the recipes in the kitchen that will not disappoint any gardener willing to try a new bean in their garden. Seeds given to me by Stephen McComber Mohawk Seed saver from Kahnawake.

This rutabaga is renowned for its flavour and texture, smooth and easy to cook with. It goes well in casseroles, soups and as a side dish, mashed! The origins of this root vegetable are not quite clear. It seems that is may be a natural hybrid between the wild cabbage and the wild turnip in Northern Europe. It likes cold climates so the running theory is that it is from Sweden or the Scandinavian regions.

Delicious and tasty, this lettuce brings color and zest to salads. Heritage, red Roman type from France. Listed in the Vilmorin vegetable garden book from 1885. The red and green leaves take a redder hue in cold weather. (Source Rare Seeds)

This was a fun and easy bean to grow in the garden. A compact bush bean that generously give 4-5″ pods filled with delicious red and white beans. They do not take up a lot of space in the garden and can be grown close together as they do not spread too much in diameter. Looking forward to growing out more next year.

This is a very productive, sweet and easy to grow climbing bean. It will need a trellis or something to grow on, as it loves to climb. At home, we love to eat this bean in salads and as a flour substitute for brownies and other treats.

Red kuri squash is thin skinned orange colored winter squash, that has the appearance of a small pumkin without the ridges. It belongs to the Hubbard squash group.

Red kuri squash is commonly called “Japanese squash”, “orange Hokkaido squash”, “baby red hubbard squash”, or “Uchiki kuri squash”. In Japan, the word kuri may refer to either the squash discussed in this article or to Japanese chestnuts. In France, it is called potimarron, and in the United Kingdom, it is commonly called “onion squash”.

This hardy squash grows to maturity in full sun and is drought tolerant.

Small heads with a striking purple color and subtle sweetness makes this cabbage a wonder. It is a newly created cabbage with open pollination grown specifically for Canada and the northern United States. This is the first free pollinated cabbage that has been developed for years and deserves to be recognized! (Source Cottage Gardener)

The flavor of rapini is nutty, bitter, and pungent. The flavour is also reminiscent of mustard greens. Rapini is a source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium, calcium, and iron. (Source Wikipedia)

A white turnip that is easy to grow and has a great light taste. A real gem to produce on our farm, and so easy to harvest the seeds. The root vegetable is an heirloom from either India or Europe, this is the current debate. It is part of the brassica family.

A great addition to the garden. An incredibly productive string bean plant that often needs support when the plant is full of 7″ pods. Easy to grow and adapts to many soils this bean will not disappoint the small garden or the market garden. Introduced in 1965 by horticulturist Dr. Hoffman of the U.S. Vegetable Laboratory in South Carolina

This beautiful medicinal plant is not only good for human health but also for the incredibly micro-biological health of the soil. It attracts pollinators, and easily reseeds itself every year. We love using it teas (mixed with sage) or to help clean out infected cuts (soaking your finger or cut in a cooled down calendula tea).

Golden Snap’ became Opal Creek, named in honour of an ancient forest in Oregon. It’s not easy to find, but Dr Kapuler, who has dedicated his life to breeding superb open-pollinated vegetables for the public domain, made it available through the Seed Savers Exchange in the US so it has been doing the rounds among seed swappers. (Source Daughters of the Soil)

This is an Onondaga Iroquois sunflower from the Tuscarora community in the United States of Turtle Island. The Tuscarora were the 6th nation to be added to the Iroquois nation. It was grown by Neill Patterson who is a seed saver and wild food forager.

Abenaki pole bean that ressembles a red and white yin yang symbol. This seed was generously donated to Le Noyau from Fred Wiseman and the Seeds of Renewal project in Vermont. This bean takes the whole season to grow so make sure you get it in the ground early and you will ensure a bountiful harvest.

National Pickling cucumbers in particular come from the research of George Starr of Michigan State University, who was commissioned by the National Pickle Packers Association to produce a pickle that would perform equally well for small and large pickles. The resulting cucumber excelled all expectations when it was offered to the public in 1924. (Source : everwilde.com)

Known for its deeply ridged, flat shape, this late maturing pumpkin is popular both for its decorative qualities and its long storage ability. When mature, the skin has a rich tan shade and the flesh is sweet. Usually grows from from 5-10 lbs. (Source everwilde.com)

The plants grow about 12 to 15 inches tall, remaining very compact, and bear pods that hang down straight to touch the ground. The flowers are pale pink, yielding long, flat stringless pods about 4 1/2 to 6 inches long. There are normally 4 to 5 seeds per pod, oval in shape, and very dark red when ripe. The beans ripen in 70 days and are therefore considered one of the best for short-season areas, hence the immense popularity of this variety in New England.

Lemonbalm (Melissa officinalis) is from the mint family and has an incredible reputation to soothe nerves and stress. Lemonbalm may be used during moment of stress, headaches, mild depression and helps you get a good night sleep taken in tea or tinctures.

A lovely, spotted red baking bean, “King” ripens early and then expands to several times its original size when soaked.
Often used in chili, refried beans, baked beans, soups and salads. Like a Jacob’s cattle bean.

Originally from South America, this plant is a gem to have in the garden as it releases its incredible smell all afternoon and into dusk. The flowers attract moths and this is how pollinisation happens. Very easy to grow and a beautiful addition to your garden.

The beans flavoring is fruity, rich and nutty, its consistency, dense and meaty. Jacobs Cattle shelling beans are edible at all periods of maturity.
Though Jacob’s Cattle shelling beans can be eaten raw when young, they are most suited as a soup and cassoulet bean as the beans hold their shape under long cooking, stand up well to plenty of seasoning, and possess a rich aroma when slow cooked.

A great cornbread bean that grows very easily, a bush bean but can be semi vining, looking for something to hold to. Alot of pods on the plant, so much so that they get heavy and can fall down. I had to stake them to ensure that they did not fall over. These beans go well in salads, chili and soup. Very versatile and tasty, creamier than a kidney bean.

Large, tapering fruits are long and narrow, often with the bull horn curve for which they are named. Quickly turns gold and then a beautiful deep crimson color with sweet, full-bodied flavor when fully ripe

Hidatsa Red is a very productive half climbing bean that can reach up to 4′ . Usually producing 5-7 small seeds per pod, the Hidatsa bean makes for good salads and soups. They are not as big as say the iroquois cornbread but they do pack a nice nutty punch. The history behind the seed is that they come from the Dakota people near the Missouri river. Le Noyau will make it a priority to communicate with the community and find out more about it’s history and the women who worked to save the seed for so many generations.

An old French Canadian heirloom originally from the Cantin family of Quebec where it was grown for generations. The mustard colored seeds are used for delicious baked beans. Similar to Worchester Indian (Old Canada Bush Bean) which is one of the oldest types of beans except for the intense coloration of the seed. An early bean that dries beautifully on the plant and is easy to shell.

The Greengage is a somewhat smaller plant, with fruit 1 1/2 inches in diameter and two seed chambers to a berry, and is lemon yellow in color. In fruit that is true to type, the jelly mass in slightly under ripe fruit is green. This turns yellow when the fruit it ripe. The flavor of this tomato is the best of this small type. (Source Motherearthnews.com)

Round and solid, with a delicate but crisp texture and a sweet and spicy nuance of butter when cooked. Few exterior leaves; short harvest window. Suitable habit for dense plantations. Popular since 1920

The name Chamomile comes from the Greek word meaning “ground apple.” Its history dates back at least to ancient Egypt, where Chamomile tea was prescribed as a cold remedy. The Romans enjoyed it as a beverage, as well as an incense.

Basil is a tender plant, best known as a culinary herb prominently featured in Italian Cuisine, and also plays a major role in Southeast Asian cuisines of Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Taiwan.

These tomatoes are both firm and prolific. The sweet flavour of the tiny (1.5″) long fruits is considered by some to ressemble that of a green grape. We had a hard time keeping up with the amount of tomatoes that this plant was producing. Great for just popping in the mouth or for salads.

This Mexican heirloom plant has its origins as long as 70,000 years ago, and sports beautiful yellow bell shaped flowers. Indigenous Mayans used to eat the roots and leaves and this plant is still being used in natural herbal medicinal practices. This bi-annual is hardy and will reseed itself continually. It loves to grow in fields and abandoned spaces.

Beautiful fine leaves are incised with a rounded oak shapes leaves. A wonderful flavor that is nuttier than spicy sets Esmee apart from other arugula cultivars. The beautifully shaped leaves are straight and tall, perfect for bunching or bagging. Fast growth and very cold tolerance.

We find the Echinacea flower so beautiful and this is why we grow it. It attracts butterflies with their big and beautiful flower and they are perennial! Easy peasy. The flowers, leaves and roots are medicinal but you have to wait a couple of years before harvesting the roots. This plant is a local heirloom variety.

Early mohawk is a bush type bean with big pods filled with plump white/beige seeds that are speckled with a beautiful red pink spots. This may be a bush bean but it produces ALOT of seeds for its size. A worth while seed to have for small places

These beans are cute, almost lima shaped beans that need a trellis to grow or they will crawl all over the ground. The pods are large with 5-6 beans inside. They take the whole season to grow but will provide you with an abundance of seeds when fully grown. Abenaki heritage bean from Vermont, this bean is perfectly suited for Quebec as long as you get it in the ground in early May.

Many broccoli lovers favor the variety broccoli “Di Cicco” (Brassica oleracea), which sprouts a main head in addition to many smaller offshoot florets that mature at different rates. First introduced in 1890, Di Cicco is an Italian green sprouting heirloom, or Calabrese, broccoli with a six- to eight-week harvest window.

Dakota Black popcorn has a rich and crunchy flavour. This variety was developed at the Podolls of Prairie Road Organic Farms in North Dakota. We bought this variety from Hawthorne Farms in Ontario. Thank you Kim!

This California heirloom dates back to 1919 or 1926, there are some debates about this fact. They love heat and will bloom all summer long. They bloom more when you cut them so go ahead, decorate your home with lovely zinnias.

Costata Romanesca is juicy and sweet-nutty flavored. It can be picked tiny and eaten whole; otherwise, it is best to harvest this summer squash at 7 to 10 inches long. Even at 15 inches long Costata Romanesca remains tender and flavorful. The male blossoms of this squash can be stuffed or breaded, cooked, and eaten. (Source harvesttotable.com)

Prolific and juicy beefsteak tomato. This compact fruit looks more like a slicing tomato than a beefsteak tomato. Originally from the Ukraine. The story behind this tomato is that it comes from the Garden of Mikhailovich Maslov who gave the name Cosmonaut Volkov after his astronaut friend Vladislav Volkov who died as he was in re-entry to earth on his first trip from the earth station in orbit. Now that is true friendship.

The name of this Italian heirloom translates as “bull’s horn”, a tribute to the full and tapered form of the peppers. The fruits – 8-10 ” long and 2 1/2″ wide – have a sweet, crunchy, full-bodied flavor, a tasty fruit that is eaten raw, fried, stuffed or grilled. days after the transplant (Source Burpee)

Chioggia originated from the Venetian fishing town on Bassano Italy. Unique and beautiful candy-striped beet. Alternating rings of dark red and white make this variety a popular choice for specialty markets.

Also known as Cherokee Black, the variety is good as both a snap and a dry bean; when mature, the greenish-purple 6” pods encase shiny jet-black seeds. This bean was shared with Seed Savers Exchange by the late Dr. John Wyche of Hugo, Oklahoma. His Cherokee ancestors carried this bean over the Trail of Tears, the infamous winter death march from the Smoky Mountains to Oklahoma (1838-39) that left a trail of 4,000 graves. Pole

This heirloom tomato variety consistently ranks very high in taste tests. Slice Cherokee Purple tomato for rich, dark color and unmatched sweet, rich taste on sandwiches or in salads. The tomato is a beautiful dusky pink with a deep, rich-red interior.

These tomatoes are both juicy and prolific. The sweet flavor of the tiny (1.5″) round fruits is considered by some to be the best flavor of medium-sized cherry tomatoes. Great for just popping in the mouth or for salads.

Buffalo Creek Squash is from the Buffalo creek Iroquois reservation near Erie County in New York and is land set aside for the Seneca people of that region. The modern Buffalo Creek Reservation consists of a nine-acre plot of land, which was part of the original reservation.

An heirloom variety from South Africa, this perennial is a great addition to your garden. I love the blue center that makes me think of a beautiful blue eye. They grow really well in dry and difficult places so it is a great addition to a garden, especially is tough to grow places.

These cute little 1.5″ cherry tomatoes are a joy to have in the garden. They produce a ridiculous abundance of fruit and that you have to add a trellis to or they will take over your garden. This is a variety was developed by Vince Sapp in Florida

Beautiful pole bean that sports fiery red flowers that attract hummingbird. This plant needs to be supported as it will climb on anything around it and can actually pull down tutors if not properly staked into the ground. Can be eaten as fresh and dried beans.

The bluest of blue flowers in nature, these bachelor buttons are a must in any garden. I originally knew nothing about them but when I started seed saving my grandmother, Donna Macleod asked me if I had her favorite flowers, bachelor buttons. I can see why she loves them. Easy to grow, love the challenge of tough soils these flowers are great as border or fill in plants for any garden. The origins of the plant are hard to pin down but there are traces of bachelor buttons in the tomb of Tutankhamen in Egypt.

With a nutty, spicy taste that is sometimes pungent or peppery, arugula really perks up salads, sandwiches, and even pizza. It is very cold hardy, and has a milder flavour when grown in cool weather. High in Vitamin A and potassium. Bloom time : late spring, early summer, mid-summer, late summer. Slow bolting plant unless in cold soil. Plant every 2-3 weeks for constant supply of young leaves. Will not cross with other mustard family plants. Seed can be saved for 5 years

This beautiful dried flower keeps its colour for a very long time after it has been harvested. It is originally a perennial from Australia that acts as an annual here in Quebec. Really a pleasure to have in our garden and on our table, full of color.

Growing to 6 feet/2 metres this pole bean is a dependable producer of large, heavy, round, deep red beans that look like a ripe cranberry and have a rich full-bodied flavour. They go really well in baked beans and are a staple in Maine baked bean recipes. This is a disputed bean as many Indigenous communities claim it to be originally from their villages. I received this bean from Fred Wiseman, Abenaki from Vermont and so rightfully named it Vermont Abenaki Cranberry bean.

They are small bright yellow fruits, almost orange, which hide in an “envelope” whose texture looks a bit like paper. The physalis are part of the same family as the tomatoes. Ground cherries have a very fine and delicate taste, sweet and at the same time tart.